Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas offer an effortless weeknight solution with juicy seasoned chicken, a tangy herb ranch slaw, and warm whole‑wheat pitas—all cooked on one sheet pan. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs to create a balanced meal packed with protein, fresh greens, and comforting carbs. Ready in under thirty minutes, it’s perfect for busy families seeking flavor without fuss. Serve with cucumber slices for fresh bite
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast
- diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole‑wheat pitas
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken on a sheet pan and bake 20‑25 minutes until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, whisk Greek yogurt, buttermilk, dill, parsley, and lemon juice; fold in mixed greens.
- Warm pitas in the oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Assemble pitas with baked chicken and top with herb ranch slaw.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispness, broil pitas for 1‑2 minutes after warming. Adjust seasoning of slaw to taste
- add more lemon juice for extra tang. Leftovers store well when components are kept separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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